Archive for January, 2016

Trust is the basis of the medical profession. You trust your doctor to diagnose you correctly, treat you appropriately and above all do no harm. Medical professionals, from surgeons to physiotherapists, offer an invaluable service and for the most part do an excellent job of looking after our health as a nation, but negligence is possible and in fact, more than $3,7 billion was paid to victims of medical malpractice in 2014. According to the New England Journal of Medicine, one in 14 doctors face malpractice law suits every year.

More than 220,000 people die as a result of medical malpractice, according to the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). Another study by the Journal of Patient Safety, puts the number closer to 440,000. Almost half of all birth injuries could be avoided b

The hits seem to just keep coming. You finally made the decision to leave your husband after years of trying to survive in a miserable marriage, and now you just found out that your hours are being cut at work. Since no one is offering to take any cut in the bills you pay, it looks like you will have to find a second job to make up the difference.
Good thing the low cost lawyers for divorce you are working with have provided sound advice and you actually have some money put away that should be able to tide you over until you have the time to find the second job.
Women file for two-thirds of the divorces that occur nearly every thirty seconds in America. Esp

Lawyers have the difficult job of understanding and working through legal systems in order to represent the rights of their clients: the issue here is the fact that every situation is unique and some may not happen to fit nicely into a defined area. These gray areas demand a thorough mastery of federal legislative history and an advanced knowledge of regulations and administrative code sections — if we were to fault attorneys for lacking in this department, we would be all but without litigation in court.

How the Legislative System Works

The Constitution of the United States of America was signed on September 17, 1787; naturally we inhabit a much different world than our forefathers did. Thankfully, the Constitution was created with this in mind as there have been a total o

Have you or someone you care about been forced to file for a personal bankruptcy? Many Americans end up involved in a bankruptcy case for a variety of reasons, ranging from a lost job to extreme medical expenses, and it can be difficult getting back on the right track without legal help. If you need to know more about an arbitration service or the benefits of litigating, read below to learn about the nature of bankruptcy in America and how you can go about filing the smart way.

Reasons For Filing

It’s estimated that medical expenses account for over 60% of all personal bankruptcies in Americ

If you’re considering filing for personal bankruptcy, you are not alone. Last year, there was an average of 3,422 bankruptcies filed every single day, most of these due to unexpected and extremely high medical bills. Although beginning a bankruptcy case may result in the discharge of most of your outstanding debt, filing for bankruptcy is a decision that should not be made lightly. There are several bankruptcy issues you should be aware of before you begin the process. The main thing to know at the start is that there are two major ways to file for personal bankruptcy, each with advantages and disadvantages as follows: Option 1: File Under Chapter 13. By filing under Chapter 13 of the U.S. bankruptcy code, you are essentially using the courts to negotiate a reorganization of your ass